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Equestrian Camping near Rockingham, NC

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    Canebrake Horse Camp in Uwharrie National Forest provides equestrian-focused camping near Rockingham with access to numerous trail systems. The camp features electric hookups, drinking water, and campfire pits with available firewood. RV and tent accommodations are designed with riders in mind, offering ample space for horse trailers. The bath facilities include toilets but no shower facilities. Horse owners note the camp's convenient location places riders directly on trail systems without needing to trailer horses to trailheads.

    Located 35 miles northwest of Rockingham, H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area serves as another quality option for equestrian camping. The facility maintains full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections. Clean bathhouses support extended stays for riders exploring the trail systems. The campground accommodates RVs and tents with dedicated areas for horse activities. Regular retriever training events occur on the property's several ponds, creating a unique atmosphere that combines equestrian and canine sporting activities. The campground remains open year-round, providing consistent access to the trail systems regardless of season.

    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Rockingham (13)

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      1. Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

      4.4(38)35mi from Rockingham121 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Morrow Mountain State Park, near Albemarle, NC, has something for everyone.  Many hiking and equestrian trails are within the park. "

      "Water spigot close by, the pressure is high so slowly lift the handle haha. The sites are not too close together. Lots of hiking nearby. Beautiful area! Highly recommend."

      Available this weekend

      from $17 - $107 / night

      6 Sites Available

      2. Arrowhead Campground

      4.5(20)38mi from Rockingham49 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Equestrian campgrounds, hunting camps and then Arrowhead and Badin Lake campgrounds, along with the boat launch area."

      "The campsites do not offer a view of the water of Badin Lake, but it is nearby with a drive or hike. "

      Available this weekend

      from $20 - $54 / night

      3 Sites Available

      3. H. Cooper Black Jr. Field Trial Area

      4.0(2)27mi from RockinghamRVs, Tents

      "If you have horses they have campsites with corrals at your back door that you can also rent. Many horse trails for riding as well."

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      4. Sugarloaf Mountain

      5.0(4)32mi from RockinghamRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Far away from city lights so great for stargazing."

      "There was some trash from previous campers littered around the site when we arrived. Please don’t be a litterbug!"

      from $10 - $15 / night

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      5. Double L Farms Campground

      4.8(16)45mi from Rockingham5 sitesRVs, Tents

      "For my entire family, we absolutely loved the cows, horses, donkeys, chickens, guinea hens, ducks, turkey, cats, dogs and other animals we came across during our stay."

      "Campground is surrounded by the owners farmland. Horses, cows, donkeys, chickens. Simple and peaceful. The owner, Lisa was the best we’ve ever encountered and we’ve camped in all of the lower 48."

      from $35 / night

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      6. H. Cooper Black

      3.5(2)28mi from Rockingham279 sitesRVs

      "Fun to distantly observe horses and well trained retrievers playing and being trained. Staff is welcoming and friendly."

      Available this weekend

      122 Sites Available

      7. Uwharrie Hunt Camp

      4.2(6)36mi from RockinghamTents

      "We hit this campground right at the perfect time of year, BEFORE the opening day of off-road vehicle season in April. "

      "There is a good trail around the lake that offers some beautiful views across the lake. Pretty good fishing too."

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      8. Dispersed Camping off Falls Dam Trail

      3.0(4)36mi from RockinghamRVs, Tents, Cabins

      9. Idlewild Farm Stays

      Be the first to review24mi from RockinghamRVs

      from $30 - $60 / night

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      10. Canebrake Horse Camp

      4.0(3)38mi from Rockingham28 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "He always made sure me, my horses and my grandson were comfortable and safe!"

      "I came in the summer and the temperature was around the 80's. During the night it is around 60 which is pleasant. They do sell for 6 dollars for a bunch of firewood"

      Available this weekend

      from $27 - $54 / night

      2 Sites Available
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    Equestrian Camping Reviews near Rockingham, NC

    98 Reviews of 13 Rockingham Campgrounds

    • Justyne D.
      Sep. 26, 2026

      Dispersed Camping off Falls Dam Trail

      Large group sites surrounded by OHV activities

      This is/was marked as dispersed camping but this is primarily an OHV area, with a shooting range nearby that can be heard from some campsites. Most, if not all, of the campsites are intended to be large group sites. The empty site we found was filled with trash, discarded tents, air mattresses, and trashed electronics from OHVs. There's so much trash we would not even be able to take it all out with us if we wanted to. This may be a national forest, but it is not peace and quiet as one would expect from "dispersed and primitive" camping.

    • Luis L.
      Jul. 15, 2026

      Dispersed Camping off Falls Dam Trail

      Decent location

      The spots are alright but first night got ate up by ants so hadda move and the other spots are good but have no shade and no signal and not mutch to take pictures of so if you wanna have some survival type camping this is a great location.

    • E
      May. 25, 2026

      Morrow Mountain State Park Campground

      Great scenery and bathhouse

      I don’t have any complaints about this campground! Sites are nice and feel like you aren’t close to anyone else. Very pretty area, quiet. Newest bathhouse I have ever seen at a state park! Awesome showers.

    • J
      Apr. 10, 2026

      Double L Farms Campground

      Lumberton NC

      Our host, Brain and Lisa are great. Brain was there when we arrived to make sure we had everything we needed for hook up and helped with parking. Lisa gave very good directions to their location. Very peaceful, loved the animals. Will stay here again.

    • Camp With MeThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jan. 16, 2026

      Arrowhead Campground

      Great base to explore the area

      We stayed one night at Arrowhead Campground while checking out some of the nearby trails, including the Badin Lake Trail, which is just a short drive away and offers great views of the lake and surrounding forest. The campground itself is well laid out, with sites nicely spaced apart so it doesn’t feel crowded. The paved campground loops are in great shape and make driving through easy, even for larger rigs. Several areas offer pleasant views of Badin Lake, adding to the relaxing atmosphere. Overall, Arrowhead Campground felt quiet, clean, and well maintained—an excellent base camp for exploring Uwharrie National Forest, even if just for a quick overnight stay.

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    • RThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 21, 2025

      Arrowhead Campground

      Great Campground

      This is a great campground. It is laid out nicely with equal privacy between sites. You do not feel smothered by the camper next to you. It is well maintained. The nature in the campground has been maintained by the park service. It is a beautiful place to rest.

    • M
      Jul. 5, 2025

      Arrowhead Campground

      Perfect spot

      Nicely spaced, shaded, and quiet camp ground. A lot of people camp here with their jeeps, sidexsides, and 4wheelers. The bathrooms and showers aren’t fancy but are clean. There’s a boat ramp right by the entrance. Overall an awesome camp ground!

    • P
      Apr. 22, 2025

      H. Cooper Black

      Horses n retreivers

      Neat surprise. Pleasant primitive site now, overlooking ponds, meadows, forest. Fun to distantly observe horses and well trained retrievers playing and being trained. Staff is welcoming and friendly.

    • J
      Mar. 6, 2025

      Arrowhead Campground

      Nice Campground

      Clean bath house with hot showers. We enjoyed the hiking trails. Dump station was open, but did not have water to flush tanks or fill water tanks as water was shut off for the winter. There were water spigots throughout the campground that we could use. It was pretty empty and quiet.

    Guide to Rockingham

    Canebrake Horse Camp sits within the Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, North Carolina, featuring electric hookups and facilities specifically designed for camping with horses. The camp provides easy access to multiple forest service horse trails for day rides throughout the scenic Uwharrie Mountains. Sites accommodate both tents and RVs, with ample parking for horse trailers. The trail system is well-maintained, connecting riders to various forest service routes and offering opportunities for both novice and experienced equestrians. The bathrooms are clean though the camp does not offer shower facilities.

    Equestrians at H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area have access to full hookup campsites with horse corrals positioned conveniently behind each site. Located near Society Hill, South Carolina, this horse-friendly campground maintains multiple ponds that can be reserved for dog training purposes as well. The campground hosts several retriever tests throughout the year, making it popular with both horse and dog enthusiasts. Two clean bathhouses serve the camping area, and most sites offer level, shaded areas for comfortable camping. Numerous improvements have been made to the facility in recent years, enhancing the equestrian camping experience with better access to the extensive trail network that winds through the property.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Rockingham, NC?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Rockingham, NC is Morrow Mountain State Park Campground with a 4.4-star rating from 38 reviews.

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